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Artificial nail having application tab

a technology of artificial nails and tabs, applied in the field of artificial nails, can solve the problems of cumbersome and messy application process, weak nails that cannot grow to a desirable length without breaking, and the shape and contour of their natural nails, so as to reduce the chance of glue coming into contact with fingers, eliminate cumbersome and messy aspects of artificial nail application, and be easy to handle during application.

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-05-17
JC KOREA
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[0011]As a result of the present invention, an artificial nail having an application tab, which eliminates the cumbersome and messy aspects of artificial nail application, is provided. In particular, an artificial nail is provided which can be easily handled during application and which minimizes the chance of glue coming into contact with the fingers.

Problems solved by technology

Some individuals opt to use artificial nails because their own nails are too weak to grow to a desirable length without breaking.
Some individuals are unhappy with the shape and contour of their natural nail and opt to use an artificial nail to improve the appearance of their nails.
One drawback with artificial nails, however, is that the application process can be cumbersome and messy.
Not only may this detrimentally alter the adhesive bonding characteristics of the glue, but it also makes handling of the artificial nail difficult.
Cleaning the glue from the fingers between each nail application also makes the process more time consuming.

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[0018]Referring first to FIG. 1, an artificial nail 10 formed in accordance with the present invention is shown. The artificial nail 10 includes a one-piece molded body 12 having a distal end 14 and a proximal end 16 opposite the distal end. The proximal end 16 and, more particularly, the bottom surface adjacent the proximal end is sized and shaped to be attachable to the top surface of a natural nail. The distal end 14 may be sized to extend beyond the end of the natural nail when the artificial nail is attached thereto or it may be sized to coincide with the end of the natural nail.

[0019]The nail body 12 can be rounded or it can be straight and it is not limited to any particular dimensions. In other words, the artificial nail 10 of the present invention is useful for fingernails and / or toenails and can be made in a variety of sizes and shapes. For instance, the proximal end 16 of the nail body 12 may substantially correspond in size and shape to the full nail bed of a natural fin...

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Abstract

An artificial nail for attachment to a natural nail includes a nail body having a proximal end sized and shaped to be attachable to the top surface of the natural nail and a distal end opposite the proximal end. Extending outwardly from the distal end of the nail body is an application tab which is adapted to be grasped during attachment of the nail body to the natural nail.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates generally to artificial nails that are applied to natural nails with an adhesive, and more particularly to an artificial nail having an application tab for aiding the application of the artificial nail to the natural nail.[0002]Artificial nails have been used for many years to enhance the cosmetic appearance of the fingers. Some individuals opt to use artificial nails because their own nails are too weak to grow to a desirable length without breaking. Others choose artificial nails because they are considerably stronger and more durable than natural nails, and because nail polish adheres better to the artificial nail surface. Some individuals are unhappy with the shape and contour of their natural nail and opt to use an artificial nail to improve the appearance of their nails.[0003]It has been known in the art of adorning the hands to provide ornamental fingernail accessories made from thin, molded plastic members manufa...

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IPC IPC(8): A45D31/00
CPCA45D31/00
Inventor CHANGTALLON, GRACE A.
Owner JC KOREA
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